This orchestra is comprised of students and community members. Standard symphonic orchestral literature is studied and rehearsed. Performances are scheduled near the end of each academic quarter. Orchestra members are expected to be good music sight readers and to possess at least high school playing ability. Participation requires an interview with the director and may also require an informal audition. Students interested in enrolling must contact the director, Chip Schooler cschooler@spscc.edu , for permission to register.

NOTE: Course meets at South Puget Community College, Main Campus, 2011 Mottman Road SW, Olympia, WA 98512, Thursdays 7:00-9:30pm in BLDG 21, Room 253-- The first class will meet on Thursday, September 21 (before Evergreen's start date) . Students must be registered by 5:00 PM on Thursday September 14th.

The textbook for this course can be purchased at SPSCC Bookstore. The text will be listed under the course ID MUSC160, and can be found at this address: http://spscc.bncollege.com